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owner's manual

2.0 Important information

This owner manual contains important safety, performance and service information. 

Please ensure you read this thoroughly before your first ride.

Your A2B should be fully assembled and the battery charged by your Ultra Motor dealer at the time of delivery.  

If not contact us immediately as this will void your warranty.

Please ensure that all users of your A2B read and understand the following important information. 

•   The A2B is designed for public road use. Don‘t ride off-road, 

in water and don‘t use the A2B to jump in bumby terrain or 

for competition events.

•   We recommend that you always wear an approved 

 

cycle helmet at all times and light or fluorescent 

 

clothing at night when riding the A2B. 

•   Make sure you know and practice the rules of safe and 

responsible riding. There is always a risk of serious / fatal 

injury or damage as a result of an accident while riding 

an A2B. By choosing to ride the A2B you assume  

responsibility for that risk. 

•   Your existing insurance policies may not provide 

 

accident cover for your A2B. Contact your insurance 

company or agent for information.

•   This owner’s manual makes no representation about the 

safe use of the A2B under all conditions.

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This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in a serious injury,  

property damage or damage to equipment or inadvertent system failure. 

 

Provides helpful or other important related information.

If you have any questions or are not sure about any instructions in this owner manual ask your Ultra Motor dealer or 

call our Customer Service Department: (415) 693-3110

Summary of Contents for A2B Metro

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Page 2: ...Owner s manual Metro TM...

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Page 4: ...adjustment 7 12 5 0 Understand your A2B 13 17 6 0 Battery use storage and disposal 18 22 7 0 Important Pre ride Safety Information 23 25 8 0 Maintenance 26 31 9 0 Cleaning 32 10 0 Trouble Shooting 33...

Page 5: ...olutionary way to get to work pop to the shops or just get some fresh air Compared to jumping in the car it s a lot more fun easier to park and will reduce your fuel costs as well as your impact on th...

Page 6: ...ht when riding the A2B Make sure you know and practice the rules of safe and responsible riding There is always a risk of serious fatal injury or damage as a result of an accident while riding an A2B...

Page 7: ...left side of the A2B For clarification left and right are relative to your position when sitting on the A2B in the normal riding position 3 0 Your A2B 3 1 Components 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1...

Page 8: ...y Kickstand Chain tensioner Drive chain Rear wheel tire 7 speed derailleur and freewheel Hub motor Rear mud guard Swing arm Rear shock absorber Down tube battery Rear rack Battery connector Rack batte...

Page 9: ...6 32 34 31 33 36 35 31 Left brake lever operates front brake 32 Right brake lever operates rear brake 33 7 speed twist shifter 34 Throttle grip 35 Left pedal 36 Right pedal...

Page 10: ...nprotected surface whilst you remove the packing materials 4 Remove the accessory boxes from the carton 5 Using the side cutters clip the cable ties that hold various components to the frame ONLY clip...

Page 11: ...s to 6 Nm per bolt pic c It is essential to tighten all three bolts evenly to ensure proper installation 4 Install the display and tighten the bolts to 6 Nm per bolt Caution this is an A head stem the...

Page 12: ...vice versa will damage the internal threads of the crank arm This damage is not fixable and the crank arm will have to be replaced 4 When installing the right pedal screw the threaded section of the p...

Page 13: ...reached and it should be replaced immediately by an Ultra Motor dealer Failure to confirm with compatibility proper installation operation and maintainance components or accessorys can result in serio...

Page 14: ...s 25 mm and the floor The minimum inside leg height for the A2B is 68 5 cm 27 inches Height adjustmen 1 The seat height can be adjusted with a 5 mm allen key by loosening the seat post fastening bolt...

Page 15: ...e A not correct adjusted pre loed may result in interfer ence between the rack battery and the rear fender 4 9 Rear view mirror adjustment Mount your A2B and align the the front wheel to straight di r...

Page 16: ...Understand your A2B After having read this section if you are still unsure please ask an Ultra Motor dealer to explain any functions or features that you do not understand before your first ride 3 Mo...

Page 17: ...n for 2 seconds to return to the normal mode Remember that there are power cut off switches embedded in the brake levers When you apply the brakes power to the motor will turn OFF Therefore do not hol...

Page 18: ...st comfortable for you and the current conditions To make pedalling easier when encountering a hill rotate the grip toward you to down shift this will also make you pedal faster to achieve any given s...

Page 19: ...not get cought by the spokes or wheels while riding 4 The luggage carrier is not designed for carrying a second rider or an attachment of a child seat It can also not being used to pull a trailer 5 Th...

Page 20: ...s more energy to accelerate a heavier person Your speed and local wind conditions range is reduced when travelling fast against a high wind Terrain travelling on a soft surface or climbing a hill uses...

Page 21: ...e terminals of the battery Poor storage includes storing near excessive heat and or open flames long term exposure to sunlight Use only the battery charger supplied with this battery Use of any other...

Page 22: ...V forUS 2 Plug the charger into the wall outlet ensuring the charger is turned OFF 3 Ensure that the battery Power Switch is switched OFF before con necting the charger to the battery 4 Rotate the ch...

Page 23: ...or counter clockwise to cover the charger socket 11 Your battery is now ready for use NOTE The battery will not take a charge if you connect the battery when the charger is switched on 6 3 Battery ch...

Page 24: ...t our Customer Services Department Never attempt to use remaining power once the BMS has switched off the battery You will damage your battery Fully recharge your battery within 3 days if the battery...

Page 25: ...to follow these battery storage charging instructions will void the warranty Ensure the battery is switched off before storage You may recharge the battery at any time regardless of its state of charg...

Page 26: ...n wet conditions In wet conditions it might take double or triple the distance you need to stop your A2B Ride slower anticipate your stops and apply the brakes earlier Wet roads are slippery take corn...

Page 27: ...are functional and clean before each ride Brakes Check your brakes before each ride Left brake lever actuates the front brake and the right brake lever actuates the rear brake Brake Pads When checking...

Page 28: ...justed and tight Failure to properly adjust and lock your front wheel quick release may result in the wheel falling off while you are riding which could result in serious or fatal injury and or proper...

Page 29: ...g adjustment periodically by lifting the wheel off the ground and spinning it and try to move the rim from side to side between the fork or frame No lateral movement should occur If you detect lateral...

Page 30: ...braking sooner than normal Failure to take these precautions could lead to an accident causing serious or fatal injury and or property damage If you are uncertain about any aspect of the brake operati...

Page 31: ...from the hub and position the wheel in the front fork so that the axle is located in the fork drop outs 8 7 Removing and re installing wheels Removing front wheel 1 Release the front hub quick release...

Page 32: ...se lever and tighten the adjusting nut another 180 and try again Please follow the instructions provided for the quick release mechanism to ensure proper use Failure to properly install this quick rel...

Page 33: ...freewheel Re installing rear wheel Reverse the removal instructions 7 1 opposite Re install the torque arm Failure to do so will result in damage to the frame Ensure that the rear wheel is properly c...

Page 34: ...wer connectors Cable tie both motor cables to the frame If you are unsure about this brake set up and adjustment procedure please take your A2B to your Ultra Motor dealer and ask for assistance in adj...

Page 35: ...ng a ride Do not use steam or high pressure jet devices Such devices can damage seals the battery and electri cal system Rubber and plastic parts will be damaged by caustic or penetrating cleaning age...

Page 36: ...decreasing while climbing uphill Possible cause s 1 Dead battery 2 Key switch is not in power on position 1 A brake lever is applied 2 The motor power connector is unplugged 1 System is not yet activ...

Page 37: ...S6P Nominal voltage 36V Normal voltage operating range 31 to 41V Nominal capacity 11 4 Ah 410 Wh Maximum discharge 30 A Charging method CC CV Constant current Constant voltage Weight 3 3 kg 7 3 lb Pos...

Page 38: ...ds shall 2 1 1 conform in all material respects with their description subject to any qualification or representation contained in the brochures advertisements or other documentation 2 1 2 be of satis...

Page 39: ...es that the other suffers as a result except for those losses which are a foreseeable consequence of the failure to comply with this Warranty 4 2 Neither You nor Ultra Motor shall be responsible for l...

Page 40: ...tube Vehicle serial number Motor serial number is engraved to the left side of the motor hub Motor serial number Battery number is located on the end cover of the battery Battery serial number Record...

Page 41: ...38 Ultra Motor Ultra Motor USA 1661 Tennessee St Unit 2J San Francisco CA 94107 English Edition 1 2 March 2011 Ultra Motor Ltd All rights reserved March 2009...

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